From Arbaaz Khan’s involvement to bookie Sonu Jalan’s links: The IPL betting case so far

On Saturday, Bollywood actor and filmmaker Arbaaz Khan told police that he has been betting on cricket matches for the past several years. Here’s a look at how the IPL betting case has unfolded

After the arrest of three bookies from Dombivli by the Thane anti-extortion cell (AEC) on May 18, more skeletons have tumbled out of the closet and the names of many big bookies and celebrities name have come up in the IPL betting case.

Actor Arbaaz Khan talks to press outside Thane Anti Extortion Cell in Thane on June 2. (IANS Photo)

After the case was originally registered with the Dombivli police station, a few days later, three more bookies were arrested, including India’s top bookie Sonu Jalan, which led to actor-producer Arbaaz Khan’s involvement. After Khan was questioned, two more Bollywood producers have been named.

Here is how the case has proceeded so far: